Changing Organizational Practices

Work with schools of medicine, nursing, dental and allied health to require training on early recognition and response of child maltreatment.

Work with local law enforcement agencies to identify targeted personnel with that agency and require of them training specific to the investigation and discovery of suspected child maltreatment cases.

Hospitals and pediatric clinics should implement programs to reduce and prevent Abusive Head Trauma, which is caused by violently shaking an infant or young child. These programs should include education as well as instruction in coping strategies.